Politics
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Senate Republicans 'know nothing' of new GOP House speaker, but say turmoil had to end
Rep. Mike Johnson is an unfamiliar name to most GOP senators, underscoring the turbulent and unexpected ascent on Wednesday by the Louisiana...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson won't impede Biden's possible reelection, president says
President Biden said Wednesday he isn't worried that newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to thwart his second term if he wins...
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Biden says Israel has a 'responsibility' to defend itself, but urges restraint
President Biden on Wednesday reiterated firm U.S. support for Israel in its war with the terrorist organization Hamas, but also warned the Jewish...
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House elects Rep. Mike Johnson as new speaker, breaking weekslong stalemate
Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as the new House speaker Wednesday after three weeks of infighting and chaos, finally uniting...
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DeSantis orders state universities to disband Students for Justice in Palestine chapters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state university system have instructed campuses to deactivate chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine,...
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DeSantis orders state universities to disband Students for Justice in Palestine chapters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state university system have instructed campuses to deactivate chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine,...
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Australia's state visit will feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships and a lavish dinner
President Biden is pressing forward with this week's state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time to nurture the...
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Australia's state visit will feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships and a lavish dinner
President Biden is pressing forward with this week's state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time to nurture the...
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Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses
Steve Rowland peered beneath the brim of his baseball cap and admonished the roughly 500 people at Rising Sun Church of Christ in the Des Moines...
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Senior Chinese leaders greet California Gov. Newsom with warm words in a rare cordial display
Senior Chinese officials greeted California Gov. Gavin Newsom with smiles and warm words on Wednesday in a display of friendliness that stands in...
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Trump appointee strikes down NYC gun-license requirement of 'good moral character'
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that New York City's requirement for a gun license applicant to have "good moral character" ran afoul of the...
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Republicans pick Mike Johnson of Louisiana as fourth nominee for speaker
Republicans nominated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as the party's fourth nominee for speaker hours after their third GOP nominee was forced to...